Hatband dermatitis L23.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Hat felt dermatitis

Definition
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Allergic contact dermatitis on the forehead on hatband leather or hatband rubber.

Etiopathogenesis
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Often triggered by oleum lauri, which is applied to smooth the felt and transferred to the hat bands when the hats are stacked.

Clinical features
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Stripy eczema in the forehead area.

Diagnosis
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Epicutaneous test with oleum lauri or potassium dichromate.

Therapy
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Disclaimer

Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020